Perhaps you're right, a 1 hour EL ride isn't ideal.
I'm a little confused as to your bidding strategy. It dosen't seem to take advantage of the NMA area.
If Loop and NMA are my #1 choices then should I do the following?
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Bid NMA:$60
Bid NMA+re-bid #1: $65
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Bid NMA+re-bid #2: $67
Bid NMA+Re-bid #1: $70
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Bid NMA+Loop: $73
Bid NMA+Loop+re-bid #1: $75
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Bid NMA+Loop+re-bid #2: $77
Bid NMA+Loop+re-bid #1: $80
If I can't get a 4* in Loop or NMA for $80, can I then try a similar bidding strategy with ORD and Greater Chicago and a lower price? What is resonable for that area?
I am a first time bidder on Priceline. My wife is coming in off a late flight on March 10th and I thought it would be fun to stay the night downtown and then go see some sights the next day.
I am looking for a 4* in the loop (since it's close to Shedd aquarium or the Field museum), but would consider other 4* areas that are convienient and accesible via public transportation such as N. Mich Ave., Greater Chicago, and O'Hare. In that order. My greatest concern is getting a 4* for for the most economical price. (we are poor grad students) I would prefer to stay below $80 (before taxes). It doesn't look like there are too many conventions going on that week.
I have done the following so far.
Chicago 4* March 10th, 2006
Bid Loop: $50, rejected
added re-bid #1: $60 rejected
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Bid Loop and re-bid #2:$65, rejected
Bid Loop, re-bid #1 and #2,: $70 rejected
Then I decided to ask you all.
4* Chicago (Millenium-Loop-Grant Park) Palmer House Hilton
in Priceline Hotels - Illinois
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Second times a charm!
I got the Palmer house Hilton for $85!
Here's what I did:
Bid NMA:$60
Bid NMA+re-bid #1: $65
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Bid NMA+re-bid #2: $70
Bid NMA+Re-bid #1: $75
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Bid NMA+Loop: $80 was offered a rebid for $22 more and declined
Bid NMA+Loop+re-bid #1: $85 and was accepted!
Thanks for your help!